CHAPTER 875: CHAPTER 875: I LIKE HIM, AND IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FAIRNESS

Lucas Jennings, in a burst of anger, almost rolled up his sleeves ready to "debate."

Donovan Jennings was somewhat surprised by his sudden outburst, but didn’t seem to want to stop him.

Samuel Chalmers, who had been walking inside, stopped as Lucas wished, then turned his head to look at him.

His eyes revealed no trace of emotion, simply wanting to see why Lucas was calling him.

Even so, as their gazes met, Lucas Jennings inexplicably felt his momentum weaken.

But soon, he forced himself to stand tall again,

"You—you can give us attitude, but what right do you have to treat my sister that way?! Do you know my sister came to the Capital Metropolitan for you!"

Lucas Jennings’s question was abrupt, leaving not only Samuel but even Scarlett Jennings, the person involved, a bit caught off guard.

Samuel Chalmers slightly furrowed his brow, looked at him, and simply corrected in a deep voice,

"I never gave her attitude."

As for earlier, he was merely respecting Donovan’s request to leave normally, not giving attitude.

But about this, Samuel felt no need to explain to them.

Seeing Samuel respond, Lucas calmed down and said simply,

"Don’t deny it! Dashiell said you got angry over some trivial matter last night and stormed off, giving my sister attitude! Dare you say you didn’t do that?!"

Because of this, and having guessed his sister was the story’s Friend A last night, he had come over early in the morning with Brother Donovan.

Though Dashiell didn’t detail what his sister did last night, she surely couldn’t have done anything wrong.

If it’s not wrong, then it must be trivial.

Giving attitude must be his fault!

Lucas Jennings was full of righteous indignation, which made Dashiell nearby almost explode with his Flood Dragon Scales.

No, if you must erupt, why betray your buddies?!

Great, now the whole world would know he secretly tattled about Samuel last night!

Samuel Chalmers also looked at Dashiell, a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Scarlett Jennings didn’t expect Lucas to suddenly erupt at Samuel because of this.

This incident she and Samuel pretended never happened, Lucas bluntly and straightforwardly asked.

Admittedly, Lucas is really impulsive.

But for some reason, Scarlett doesn’t dislike this impulsiveness, even finding it strangely soothing.

A hint of a smile flashed in her eyes, she turned to look directly at Samuel Chalmers.

Since Lucas had asked for her, she wanted to know too.

Why did her actions last night unsettle him?

Was it because she offended him without boundaries, or because... he resists her approach.

Upon hearing Lucas’s question, Samuel Chalmers furrowed his brow again.

Facing Scarlett’s gaze, Samuel’s brows knitted more tightly.

So, Scarlett also thought his sudden departure last night was him... being angry?

For the first time, Samuel Chalmers felt absurdity in being misunderstood without a way to explain.

If it were only Lucas questioning him today, Samuel wouldn’t bother.

For he never needed to explain his actions to others.

But at this moment, facing Scarlett’s gaze, Samuel fell into rare silence.

After a while, he skimmed past everyone and directly looked at her, his voice reserved, just saying,

"I wasn’t angry with you."

As for why he turned away, he didn’t further explain.

But just that sentence made Scarlett Jennings’s heart relax in a certain place.

Though she said she doesn’t regret.

Even though she pretended nothing happened last night.

Deep down, she cared about Samuel Chalmers’s reaction.

She cared about him, not wanting her actions to make him... dislike her.

Knowing he didn’t leave in anger last night, Scarlett truly sighed in relief.

But, if not angry? Then why suddenly leave?

Scarlett wondered, her almond eyes slightly probing Samuel.

His sudden departure couldn’t be because...

Shy?

The moment this guess arose, Scarlett herself was stunned.

Before she could delve further, Samuel had already quickly withdrawn his gaze, then turned and walked away quickly.

Yet that decisive departure incomprehensibly overlapped with his figure from last night.

Realizing something, Scarlett Jennings watched his back, her eyes slightly lighting up.

Lucas Jennings didn’t expect him to turn and leave again after saying that.

What’s up with this Samuel Chalmers?

If he said he wasn’t angry, at least clarify why he left his sister!

Lucas thought, ready to call him back,

But this time, Donovan Jennings held him fast.

"No need to ask."

He looked at this cousin, peach blossom eyes showing a rare gentle smile.

Both he and Scarlett lived overly rational and calm lives.

Sometimes, Lucas’s impulsiveness more accurately struck the core.

Bringing him along was fitting.

...

Since Scarlett knew Donovan and the others came for her, she couldn’t casually send them away.

After consulting the trio, she and Dashiell directly led them back to Demon Street, where she’s currently staying.

Although Lucas was visiting for the first time, he’d heard much about Demon Street.

Entering Demon Street, Lucas was both nervous and excited, curious about what demon each person on the street might be.

Fortunately, he was only secretly curious, not rashly asking them.

Though impulsive, he wouldn’t really cause trouble for his sister.

Scarlett heard Lucas and Dashiell quietly whispering all the way.

Adam Jennings kept his composure, avoiding the adolescents’ topics, only secretly listening.

Back at the courtyard, Scarlett diligently recounted encounters with Samuel Chalmers after their reunion.

Since Donovan came to her side without hesitation due to a suspicion, she wouldn’t hide anything—including her intentions regarding Samuel.

Donovan already knew Samuel lived next door, listening to Scarlett, and glancing at the canopy from the ginkgo tree next door.

He paused for a while before softly speaking,

"Samuel Chalmers’s current state isn’t fair to you."

Privately, Donovan wouldn’t want Scarlett to suffer any grievance, especially from someone she once loved.

But...

He changed his tone, looked at her, eyes filled with endless acceptance,

"But if you insist on him, I, and all the Jennings Family, will fully support you."

Regardless if the other is the National Protection Dragon Vein or whatever, indifferent or heartless, as long as Scarlett likes him, he will do all he can to help her.

Scarlett Jennings looked at Donovan, not surprised by his support.

Because her brother always stands by her unconditionally.

She trusts him,

And hopes he trusts her.

"My situation with Samuel Chalmers isn’t as bad as you might think, so don’t worry about me.

As for what you said about fairness..."

Scarlett spoke, looking up at the ginkgo canopy overhead, her voice tender,

"I like him, and fairness doesn’t matter."

Under the ginkgo canopy, Scarlett’s voice clearly reached Donovan and the others nearby.

Likewise, through the ginkgo leaves, it reached Samuel Chalmers, who had unknowingly returned next door, currently standing under the ginkgo tree.